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SKINN by Titan celebrates its success with the launch of Sheer and Verge

Oct 08, 2015, at 08:51 pm

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS): Marking its two year success story, SKINN – fine French fragrances from Titan Company Ltd., announced the launch of two new fragrances – Sheer for women and Verge for men.

Designer Gaurang Shah inaugurates the new "Uttariya" collection in Kolkata

Oct 08, 2015, at 08:13 pm

Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS) Designer Gaurang Shah showcased his new “Uttariya” collection before the puja festive season in Kolkata on Wednesday.

India must take the baton of African growth from China

Oct 08, 2015, at 06:21 pm

The stage is perfectly set for India to take the baton of African growth, in the wake of deepening economic crisis in China, says Sujeet Sarkar, an international advisor in governance

MCKV students launches Safaya, joins the 'Clean India' drive

Oct 08, 2015, at 05:34 pm

Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS) Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a cleaner India, students of M C Kejriwal Vidyapeeth (MCKV) Liluah, launched their domestic cleaning product, Safaya, in their school premises on Wednesday.

Actress Payel Sarkar unveils the stunning Moonlight collection by Titan Raga

Oct 07, 2015, at 09:19 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) : Celebrating the homecoming of Maa Durga, Titan Raga launched the Moonlight collection in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Oomph factor crucial part in modelling : Agnimitra Paul

Oct 07, 2015, at 08:31 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) Fashion designer Agnimitra Paul, whose muslin creations triggered waves at a recent premier fashion show, says she has found the new show-stopper and model of her upcoming project from an eastern region talent hunt.

Hope Foundation chips in for Kolkata children

Oct 07, 2015, at 08:16 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) In a unique philanthropy movement during the festive season, international NGO Hope Foundation has launched 'Daan Utsav' aimed at bringing smiles on the face of the ''children of a lesser God' of the metropolis.

Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur presents 'Make in India' menu to PM Modi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Oct 07, 2015, at 04:45 am

Bangalore, Oct 6 (IBNS): Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur presented a carefully thought out 'Satvik menu' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) event at The Leela in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Oxford Bookstores announces Bengali Literary festival

Oct 07, 2015, at 04:07 am

Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): Oxford Bookstores on Tuesday announced Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU), India's first Bengali Literary Festival to be held in Kolkata at its bookstore on Park Street.

British Council with Open University co-host an evening to discuss development of teachers

Oct 07, 2015, at 02:09 am

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): The British Council in collaboration with The Open University co-hosted an event to encourage debate and discussion around the use of technology for teachers' professional development and within the classroom.

P.C. Chandra inaugurates its new outlet in Raigunj

Oct 06, 2015, at 07:27 pm

Raigunj, Oct 6 (IBNS): Eastern India’s renowned jewelry brand, P C Chandra Jewellers on Sunday inaugurated their latest showroom at Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district, the company's third showroom in North Bengal.

The 6th annual Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest to start from October 29

Oct 05, 2015, at 11:10 pm

Mumbai / Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest returns in full vigour to mark the city’s cultural calendar from Oct 29 to Nov 1.

Ferrero Rocher unveils its new brand identity

Oct 05, 2015, at 10:15 pm

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS): Ferrero Rocher, the golden wrapped chocolate, crafted in Italy by Ferrero,on Monday unveiled its new brand identity.

Music in the high mountains

Oct 04, 2015, at 09:09 pm

Entertaining soldiers in the high ridges of the Siachen camp with her popular chart busters was an exceptional experience for Akriti Kakar, as she reveals to TWF correspondent Pramita Bose

Femina Bangla celebrates festive season with launch of their Pujo Edition

Oct 04, 2015, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): Femina magazine after its successful launch in Hindi, Tamil and Bengali vernaculars has got a foothold in its discernible readership in Eastern India with its unwavering approach to lifestyle, fashion and a slew of Bengal centric stories, said its publishers.

Governor of West Bengal to attend Mentaid’s 20th Annual Concert

Oct 03, 2015, at 03:51 am

Kolkata, Oct 2 (IBNS) Mentaid, West Bengal’s first registered parents’ organisation working for the benefit of children with special needs since 1985, will hold its 20th Annual Concert with Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi as the Chief Guest.

IGNOU observes Cleanliness Day

Oct 03, 2015, at 01:24 am

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IBNS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University on Friday observed Cleanliness Day at its campus in New Delhi.

Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani chairs meeting of the Council of National Institute of Technology, Science Education and Research

Oct 02, 2015, at 04:15 am

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani chaired the meeting of the Council of National Institute of Technology, Science Education and Research held at National Institute of Technology in Warangal on Thursday.

Being Parsi

Oct 01, 2015, at 10:29 pm

The Path of Zarathrustra made in English is a film that perhaps for the first time explores the Parsi identity and the history and origin of the faith. This reminds us of the contribution of the Parsis to Indian cinema. But has Indian cinema been kind to the community in portraying them? Shoma A. Chatterji writes

Gillette Venus announces Deepika Padukone as the new face of the brand

Oct 01, 2015, at 08:58 pm

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IBNS): Gillette Venus announces Deepika Padukone as its new brand ambassador.

Google celebrates Annie Besant's 168th birth anniversary with a special doodle

Oct 01, 2015, at 03:03 pm

New York, Oct 1 (IBNS) Google on Thursday celebrated socialist and theosophist, Annie Besant's 168th birth anniversary by dedicating a special doodle in her memory.

Destination weddings gaining more popularity among countless couples

Oct 01, 2015, at 01:05 am

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Many couples choose a destination wedding because they view it as more exciting and romantic than a close to home wedding.

UK urban experts in Kolkata to help develop New Town

Oct 01, 2015, at 12:25 am

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): The UK's Future Cities Catapult (FCC), which is a global centre of excellence on urban innovation, has started a 3-month project to help prepare a road map to make New Town future competitive and assist New Town bid for the Government of India's Smart Cities project which aims to identify 20 of the 98 selected Indian cities for funding early next year.

Dettol and Indian Ocean launch a new track to unite the nation for Swachh Bharat

Sep 30, 2015, at 10:15 pm

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Almost a year after the prime minister announced #SwachhBharat mission, artists across the country have come together to unite the citizens to once again commit themselves towards a Cleaner and Healthier India by 2019.

National Level Special Handloom Expo starts in Kolkata

Sep 30, 2015, at 09:49 pm

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS) A National Level Special Handloom Expo is formally inaugurated today by Soma Bhattacharji, Commissioner of Textiles and Sericulture, Government of West Bengal in the southern part of Kolkata.

Governments will do better if they concentrate on things that unify people, says the Rector Major of Salesians

Sep 30, 2015, at 08:42 pm

Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) On his second day of the 3-day visit to Kolkata, to conclude the year long bi-centenary celebrations of Saint John Bosco, the Rector Major of Salesians, Angel Fernandez Artime said that any government in the world will do better if they strive towards unity.

Kolkata GlitZ completes first anniversary with Glam Hunt

Sep 30, 2015, at 06:40 am

Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) Kolkata GlitZ started their journey on Sept 23 2014 by Sumi Mitra, Sheri Ghosh and Sagnik Mazumder and recently they celebrated their first anniversary.

Parambrata unveils Turtle's Puja collection

Sep 30, 2015, at 02:54 am

Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS): Actor Parambrata Chatterjee on Tuesday unveiled the new Durga Puja festival collection of men's lifestyle brand Turtle in Kolkata.

One must visit a place to savour the real cuisine : US chef

Sep 28, 2015, at 01:48 am

Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS) Renowned US Chef Christopher Koetke feels one should come to this mystic land of many cultures and sensibilities, smell and bright colors, to get the real taste of true Indian cuisine.

Meanswear: A dandy band

Sep 27, 2015, at 08:55 pm

Slick fashion wears in both formal and casual segments catch the fancy of today’s men who too unfailingly love to groom themselves and admire their mirror image. Pramita Bose reports on the latest trends